The average train between Merthyr Tydfil and Durham takes 7h 37m and the fastest train takes 6h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Merthyr Tydfil to Durham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Merthyr Tydfil and Durham. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merthyr Tydfil is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Durham at 12:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 7h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Merthyr Tydfil to Durham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Durham. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil station and arriving at Durham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
Merthyr Tydfil to Durham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Durham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Durham station.
Book your Merthyr Tydfil to Durham train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Cross Country.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Durham is 357.5 km. The road distance is 520 km.
You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Durham via Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 8m.